The Council shall have the following responsibilities and authority pursuant to this Ordinance.
(a) Adoption of Zoning Ordinance and Amendments. In accordance with the intent and purposes expressed in the Preamble to this Ordinance, and pursuant to the authority conferred by the Ohio Revised Code, as amended, the Council shall have the authority to adopt this Ordinance, any amendments to this Ordinance which have been previously considered by the Commission or at a hearing, or as decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) Setting of Fees. The Council shall, by resolution, have the authority to set all fees for permits, applications, and requests for action pursuant to the regulations set forth in this Ordinance. In the absence of specific action taken by the Council to set a fee for a specific permit or application, the Manager shall assess the fee based on the estimated costs of processing and reviewing the permit or application.
(c) Approval of Commission Members. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, as amended, members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. Furthermore, the Commission shall include the Mayor and one Council Member as full Commission members.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)